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Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,530

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $9,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,651

Dodge Charger R/T   
Difference: $9,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelTaurusChargerCharger
TrimSHOR/TSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,770 $30,030 $35,320
Base Invoice $40,418 $27,697 $32,893
Navigation system 795 1,495  
Performance Package 1,300    
Sunroof 995 950 950
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90    
Daytona R/T Package   2,550  
Electronics Convenience Group   630  
Bluetooth cell phone link   360  
Protection Group   440  
CD changer, in-dash   400  
SRT Option Group I     675
Satellite radio     195
Side curtain airbags     390
Navigation system 755 1,375  
Performance Package 1,235    
Sunroof 945 874 874
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86    
Daytona R/T Package   2,346  
Electronics Convenience Group   580  
Bluetooth cell phone link   331  
Protection Group   405  
CD changer, in-dash   368  
SRT Option Group I     621
Satellite radio     179
Side curtain airbags     359
Options (change) 3,180 6,825 2,210
Options (change) 3,021 6,279 2,033
Destination 875 675 675
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $46,825 $37,530 $40,305
Total Invoice $44,314 $34,651 $37,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Dodge Charger R/T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,647
Model Year201820062006
ModelTaurusChargerCharger
TrimSHOR/TSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6350hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12276, 6276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$46,825$37,530$40,305
Adjustments for Features-7,455-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,370$36,405$40,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,900
Total Invoice$44,314$34,651$37,701
Adjustments for Features-7,055-1,0390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,259$33,612$37,701
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,089

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Features Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year201820062006
ModelTaurusChargerCharger
TrimSHOR/TSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional)$0 $0
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Front side airbags$350  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside graphics $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$9,830$3,500$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,455$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,055-1,0390

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Taurus vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20182006
ModelTaurusCharger
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.9 in120.0 in
Length202.9 in200.1 in
Width76.2 in74.5 in
Height60.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.3,801 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume20.1 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Performance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Upgraded stability control0No
245/45YR20 tires400No
3.16 axle ratioNo
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cassette player50No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested5017%
Total Not Requested25083%
Daytona R/T Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bodyside graphics0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)0Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
235/55VR18 tires400No
5.7L V8
OHV-2v
350 hp@5000
390 lb-ft@4000
1000No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested137545%
Total Not Requested170055%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%

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